Both heavily victorious home sides, Australia and South Africa have decided to stick with the same squads for their next Tests.

Shane Bond’s Test comeback has been cut short after he sustained an abdominal strain during the first test against South Africa.

Sri Lanka’s second innings resistance came to an end today as the Australian bowlers gave their side their 13th straight Test win.

South Africa easily completed victory on the fourth day of the First Test against New Zealand, Dale Steyn starring for the second time.

Ray Price will return to Zimbabwe international colours for the ODI series against West Indies later this month.

Australia will have to wait until Day 5 to notch up a win, as rain and a valiant Michael Vandort fended them off on Day 4.

Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla put on 330, allowing Graeme Smith to declare the innings on 422-3. The Kiwis are 57-3 chasing 531 to win

Australia have taken a vice like grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, enforcing the follow on, and reduing the tourists to 80-2

South Africa utterly dominated day two of the First Test against New Zealand, thanks principally to some superb seam-bowling.

Craig Cumming and Chris Martin have been added to the Black Caps squad for the ODI series against South Africa.